Division 12 Planning Engineer III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This posting is for an Engineer III that will serve as the Division 12 Planning Engineer. This position assists and coordinates in the development of comprehensive transportation plans (CTP) for metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) counties and small urban areas which serve as guidance for local policies on long-range highway transit rail bicycle airport pedestrian land use and other developmental plans. Position will assist the Transportation Planning Branch staff in the collection review and validation of local data in coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO); assist with the evaluation of the environmental financial political and societal impacts of each alternative; assist with the presentation of these alternatives to the local elected officials municipal planning staff and local citizens within the planning areas at organized public meetings to solicit their input into the formulation of the plan. Attend various project meetings including project scoping meetings NEPA merger meetings and feasibility study groups to provide financial and environmental assessments to Planning staff. Assist and coordinate with the Project Development Branch in conducting environmental studies for programmed projects. This includes assisting with engineering studies and coordination with local agencies for the early phases of project development from project scoping to purpose and need. Attend project public meetings and aideaid in facilitating these meetings by providing local answers to inquiries that are raised at meetings. Assist in programming of projectprojects in the TIP by providing transportation planning and funding data to the MPO county and municipalities. Assist the Strategic Planning Office of Transportation in conducting the project prioritization process at the Division and MPO level. Serves as liaison between the MPOs and the Division and central NCDOT staff by providing information and responding to requests for information. Attendance at MPO Meetings (TCC BPAC and MPO Board) meetings is required. This position assists the multi-modal divisions in developing non-highway projects to ensure consistency with various planning documents: bicycle/pedestrian rail public transit ferry and aviation. Position will review and evaluate highway projects for feasibility and effectiveness of integrating non-highway features. This position will also serve as the Division Title VI Coordinator including assisting with compliance reviews attending Title VI Liaison Meetings complete Title VI Annual Accomplishment Reports etc.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning to include a knowledge of city and regional planning concept and procedures knowledge of social and environmental sciences and knowledge of statistics and economics; thorough knowledge of the organization and operation of The Department of Transportation and municipal government; general knowledge of Federal-Aid highway planning and research programming and budgeting procedures; and general knowledge of auditing and accounting procedures; ability to adequately plan schedule coordinate and conduct transportation engineering planning assignments and document and convey the findings in both oral and technical report form; ability to train provide instructions and provide guidance to staff of other agencies and local governments on transportation system planning work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with private and public offices and other employees. This position must be capable of independent research and development in the area of transportation planning air quality considerations transportations modeling and statewide transportation policy issues. Technical report analysis and writing ability; a high degree of oral and written communication skills; public speaking ability; and group discussion leader skills. Employee hired into this position must be able to legally operate a vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70478 - $123336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience conducting meetings with employees citizens and public officials in order to conduct investigations and resolve issues.
• Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Knowledge of NCDOT programming planning scheduling and funding procedures

• Experience in project development including comprehensive transportation plans project prioritization project scoping NEPA/SEPA and feasibility studies.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Connie Bridges Johnson

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